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Garden of Sanctuary unveiled honouring Richmond’s refugee heritage
A commemorative York stone was installed at Twickenham’s Warren Gardens last week to mark the green space as the borough’s first The post Garden of Sanctuary unveiled honouring Richmond’s refugee heritage appeared first on South West Londoner....
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WLQP Secures Five Years of Funding from the National Lottery Community Fund
Enabling it to expand its mental health, sport, creative and social programmes
Pip payment cuts bill facing backlash
A disability influencer has spoken out against proposed Personal Independence Payment (PIP) cuts, and the impact these will have on The post Pip payment cuts bill facing backlash appeared first on South West Londoner....
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Kingston businesses slam uneven parking hikes across the borough
Kingston businesses have raised concerns about disparity in parking charges between different streets after some as much as tripled across The post Kingston businesses slam uneven parking hikes across the borough appeared first on South West Londoner....
DVSA booking system for driving tests is broken, claims learner driver
Credit - Unsplash - Matheus Ferrero The post DVSA booking system for driving tests is broken, claims learner driver appeared first on South West Londoner....
Wandsworth launches ‘Year of Play’ to improve children’s access
Wandsworth Council launched their Year of Play on Thursday, kickstarting a 12-month programme to improve children’s experience of exploring the fun and The post Wandsworth launches ‘Year of Play’ to improve children’s access appeared first on South West Londoner....
Hammersmith Man Jailed for Watch Robberies
Was member of violent gang of three who targeted high value time pieces
Inspirational Kingston woman completes London to Brighton Bike Ride in handcycle
A 49-year-old Kingston woman with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) pedalled her way to success in the London to Brighton Bike Ride The post Inspirational Kingston woman completes London to Brighton Bike Ride in handcycle appeared first on South West Londoner....
Best things to do in Kensington and Chelsea this summer
If you’re looking for some summer inspiration, read through our favourite things to do in Kensington and Chelsea. Visit The The post Best things to do in Kensington and Chelsea this summer appeared first on South West Londoner....
London is the UK’s least financially-open region
London is the UK’s least financially-open region despite being a global financial hub, new Aqua research shows. In the UK’s The post London is the UK’s least financially-open region appeared first on South West Londoner....
London’s postcode lottery for EHCPs
A large number of London boroughs are failing to meet the needs of their SEN students, the latest publicly-available EHCP The post London’s postcode lottery for EHCPs appeared first on South West Londoner....
Merton residents rally for better public toilet provisions
Merton residents are campaigning for better public toilet provisions in the borough following a London-wide campaign launched by Age UK The post Merton residents rally for better public toilet provisions appeared first on South West Londoner....
Number of London empty homes reached record high in 2024
The number of empty homes in London has grown to 93,602 in 2024, surpassing 90,000 for the first time since The post Number of London empty homes reached record high in 2024 appeared first on South West Londoner....
Pedaling Past Barriers: South West London’s Largest Women’s Only Cycling Club
A south west London women’s-only cycling club provides an inclusive, safe and social community amidst the testosterone-fuelled sport. BellaVelo was The post Pedaling Past Barriers: South West London’s Largest Women’s Only Cycling Club appeared first on South West Londoner....
Grenfell Tower fire anniversary commemorated as government moves towards site demolition
Anniversary events commemorating eight years since the Grenfell tower fire tragedy took place across the weekend, as the government moves The post Grenfell Tower fire anniversary commemorated as government moves towards site demolition appeared first on South West Londoner....
Met Police dismissals for sexual misconduct allegations hit four-year high
The number of sexual misconduct allegations against Metropolitan Police constables and specials which went to hearing has risen 84-fold since The post Met Police dismissals for sexual misconduct allegations hit four-year high appeared first on South West Londoner....
WATCH: Tooting Community Kitchen aims to tackle poverty and create connection
Tooting Community Kitchen (TCK) is a charity on a mission to alleviate poverty in south west London by helping feed The post WATCH: Tooting Community Kitchen aims to tackle poverty and create connection appeared first on South West Londoner....
Introduction of New Piccadilly Line Trains Delayed
TfL says integrating new stock 'more complex than expected'
Hammersmith & Fulham's Climate Scorecard Ranks Second
National top ten list of councils dominated by London boroughs
Heatwave comes to London this week
London is having a heatwave this week, with temperatures reaching 32 degrees celsius in some parts. Summer has finally arrived, The post Heatwave comes to London this week appeared first on South West Londoner....